pulse xt 40 arf - horizon · pdf file2 table of contents ultracote.covering.colors

Wingspan...................................60.7.in.(1540.5mm)Wing.Area................................667.sq.in.(43.sq.dm)Length..............................................50.in.(1270mm)

Assembly mAnuAl

Pulse XT 40 ARF

Weight................. Glow:.5.5–6.25.lb.(2.5.kg–2.8.kg)............... Electric.w/o.battery:.4.7–5lb.(2.1–2.3.kg)

Specifications

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Table of ContentsUltraCote.Covering.Colors.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Radio.and.Power.Systems.Requirements.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Contents.of.Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Required.Items.for.Electric.Installation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Field.Equipment.Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Optional.Field.Equipment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Required.Tools.and.Adhesives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Limited.Warranty.&.Limits.of.Liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Safety.Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Questions,.Assistance,.and.Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Questions.or.Assistance.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Inspection.or.Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Warranty.Inspection.and.Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Non-Warranty.Repairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Warranty.Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Before.Starting.Assembly.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Using.the.Manual.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Section.1:.Aileron.Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Section.2:.Hinging.the.Stabilizer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Section.3:.Hinging.the.Rudder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Section.4:.Landing.Gear.Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Section.5:.Servo.Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Section.6A:.Tail.Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Section.6B:.Gluing.the.Tail.(Optional). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Section.7A:.Electric.Motor.Installation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Section.7B:.Glow.Engine.Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Section.8:.Final.Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Control.Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Recommended.Center.of.Gravity.(CG). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Pre-Flight.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Range.Test.Your.Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Adjusting.the.Engine.(Glow) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Maintaining.Your.Pulse.XT.ARF.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Glossary.of.Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .372006.Official.AMA.National.Model.Aircraft.Safety.Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Radio and Power Systems Requirements•.4-channel.radio.system.(minimum).w/receiver•.537..Standard.Servo.(JRPS537).(5).or.equivalent.

(4.required.when.building.the.electric.version)•.9”.Servo.Lead.Extension.(JRPA097).(2)•.6”.Y-Harness.(JSP98020)

Recommended JR® Systems•.XP9303•.XP6102•.XP662•.XF631•.XF421EX

Recommended Power Systems•..40–.48.2-stroke•..40–.82.4-stroke•.Power.46.Brushless.Outrunner

UltraCote® Covering Colors•.True.Red. HANU866. •.White. HANU870•.Silver. HANU881

Contents of KitReplacement Parts

A.. Fuselage. HAN4101B.. Wing.w/o.Aluminum.Tube. HAN4102C.. Tail.Set. HAN4104D.. Canopy. HAN4108E.. Landing.Gear. HAN4107F.. Painted.Cowl. HAN4105G.. Painted.Wheel.Pants. HAN4106

Items not shownPushrod.Set. HAN4109Decal.Set. HAN4112Aluminum.Wing.Tube. HAN4103Wing.Bolt.Set. HAN4110EP.Motor.Mount. HAN4111

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B E

D

C

JR XP6102

JR XP9303

Evolution .46NTEVOE0460

Saito .82 AACSAIE082A

Power 46 Brushless Outrunner Motor,670KV

EFLM4046A

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Required Items for Electric Installation•.Female.Deans.connector.w/wire. •.Male.Deans.connector.(3)•.Soldering.iron. •.Solder•.Phoenix-60.Speed.Control.(CSEPHX60). •.Electric.Propeller,13.x.6.5E.(APC13065E)•.Heat.shrink.tubing:.1/4".(6mm)•.4200mAh.2S2P.7.4V.Li-Po,.13GA.(THP42002S2PPL).(2)

Field Equipment Required•.Propeller. •.Fuel•.Long.Reach.Glow.Plug.Wrench.(HAN2510). •.Metered.Glow.Driver.w/Ni-Cd.&.Charger.(HAN7101)•.2-Cycle.Sport.Plug.(HAN3001). •.2-Cycle.Super.Plug.(HAN3006)•.4-Cycle.Super.Plug.(HAN3011). •.Manual.Fuel.Pump.(HAN118)

Optional Field Equipment•.Fieldmate™.Pre-built.Flight.Box.(HAN117). •.Cleaner.&.towels•.Blue.Block.After.Run.Oil.(EVOX1000). •.Power.Panel.(HAN106)•.12V.7Ah.Sealed.Battery.(HAN102). •.PowerPro™.12V.Starter.(HAN161)

Required Tools and Adhesives

Tools•.Adustable.wrench. •.Drill•.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.5/64".(2mm),.9/64".(3.5mm),.5/32".(4mm)•.Hobby.knife. •.Masking.tape•.Phillips.screwdriver.(large). •.Phillips.screwdriver.(small)•.Ruler. •.Sandpaper•.Square. •.Straight.edge

Adhesives•.6-minute.epoxy. •.30-minute.epoxy•.Thin.CA.(cyanoacrylate).glue. •.CA.remover/debonder•.Pacer.Z-42.Threadlock

Other Required Items•.Epoxy.brushes. •.Felt-tipped.pen.or.pencil•.Mixing.sticks.for.epoxy. •.Paper.towels•.Petroleum.jelly. •.Rubbing.alcohol•.Sandpaper. •.String•.T-pins

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Limited Warranty & Limits of LiabilityPursuant.to.this.Limited.Warranty,.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..will,.at.its.option,.(i).repair.or.(ii).replace,.any.product.determined.by.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..to.be.defective..In.the.event.of.a.defect,.these.are.your.exclusive.remedies.This.warranty.does.not.cover.cosmetic.damage.or.damage.due.to.acts.of.God,.accident,.misuse,.abuse,.negligence,.commercial.use,.or.modification.of.or.to.any.part.of.the.product..This.warranty.does.not.cover.damage.due.to.improper.installation,.operation,.maintenance,.or.attempted.repair.by.anyone.other.than.an.authorized.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..service.center..This.warranty.is.limited.to.the.original.purchaser.and.is.not.transferable..In.no.case.shall.Horizon.Hobby’s.liability.exceed.the.original.cost.of.the.purchased.product.and.will.not.cover.consequential,.incidental.or.collateral.damage..Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..reserves.the.right.to.inspect.any.and.all.equipment.involved.in.a.warranty.claim..Repair.or.replacement.decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..Further,.Horizon.Hobby.reserves.the.right.to.change.or.modify.this.warranty.without.notice.REPAIR.OR.REPLACEMENT.AS.PROVIDED.UNDER.THIS.WARRANTY.IS.THE.EXCLUSIVE.REMEDY.OF.THE.CONSUMER..HORIZON.HOBBY,.INC..SHALL.NOT.BE.LIABLE.FOR.ANY.INCIDENTAL.OR.CONSEQUENTIAL.DAMAGES.As.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..has.no.control.over.use,.setup,.final.assembly,.modification.or.misuse,.no.liability.shall.be.assumed.nor.accepted.for.any.resulting.damage.or.injury..By.the.act.of.use,.setup.or.assembly,.the.user.accepts.all.resulting.liability..If.you.as.the.purchaser.or.user.are.not.prepared.to.accept.the.liability.associated.with.the.use.of.this.product,.you.are.advised.to.return.this.product.immediately.in.new.and.unused.condition.to.the.place.of.purchase.

Safety PrecautionsThis.is.a.sophisticated.hobby.product.and.not.a.toy..It.must.be.operated.with.caution.and.common.sense.and.requires.some.basic.mechanical.ability..Failure.to.operate.this.product.in.a.safe.and.responsible.manner.could.result.in.injury.or.damage.to.the.product.or.other.property..This.product.is.not.intended.for.use.by.children.without.direct.adult.supervision.The.product.manual.contains.instructions.for.safety,.operation.and.maintenance..It.is.essential.to.read.and.follow.all..the.instructions.and.warnings.in.the.manual,.prior.to.assembly,.setup.or.use,.in.order.to.operate.correctly.and.avoid.damage.or.injury.

Questions, Assistance, and RepairsYour.local.hobby.store.and/or.place.of.purchase.cannot.provide.warranty.support.or.repair..Once.assembly,.setup.or.use.of.the.product.has.been.started,.you.must.contact.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..directly..This.will.enable.Horizon.to.better.answer.your.questions.and.service.you.in.the.event.that.you.may.need.any.assistance.

Questions or AssistanceFor.questions.or.assistance,[email protected],.or.call.877.504.0233.toll.free.to.speak.to.a.service.technician.

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Inspection or RepairsIf.your.product.needs.to.be.inspected.or.repaired,.please.call.for.a.Return.Merchandise.Authorization.(RMA)..Pack.the.product.securely.using.a.shipping.carton..Please.note.that.original.boxes.may.be.included,.but.are.not.designed.to.withstand.the.rigors.of.shipping.without.additional.protection..Ship.via.a.carrier.that.provides.tracking.and.insurance.for.lost.or.damaged.parcels,.as.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..is.not.responsible.for.merchandise.until.it.arrives.and.is.accepted.at.our.facility..Include.your.complete.name,.address,.phone.number.where.you.can.be.reached.during.business.days,.RMA.number,.and.a.brief.summary.of.the.problem..Be.sure.your.name,.address,.and.RMA.number.are.clearly.written.on.the.shipping.carton.

Warranty Inspection and RepairsTo.receive.warranty.service,.you.must.include.your.original.sales.receipt.verifying.the.proof-of-purchase.date..Providing.warranty.conditions.have.been.met,.your.product.will.be.repaired.or.replaced.free.of.charge..Repair.or.replacement.decisions.are.at.the.sole.discretion.of.Horizon.Hobby..Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..guarantees.this.product.to.be.free.from.defects.in.both.material.and.workmanship.at.the.date.of.purchase.

Non-Warranty RepairsShould.your.repair.not.be.covered.by.warranty.and.the.expense.exceeds.50%.of.the.retail.purchase.cost,.you.will.be.provided.with.an.estimate.advising.you.of.your.options..You.will.be.billed.for.any.return.freight.for.non-warranty.repairs..Please.advise.us.of.your.preferred.method.of.payment..Horizon.Hobby.accepts.money.orders.and.cashiers.checks,.as.well.as.Visa,.MasterCard,.American.Express,.and.Discover.cards..If.you.choose.to.pay.by.credit.card,.please.include.your.credit.card.number.and.expiration.date..Any.repair.left.unpaid.or.unclaimed.after.90.days.will.be.considered.abandoned.and.will.be.disposed.of.accordingly.Electronics.and.engines.requiring.inspection.or.repair.should.be.shipped.to.the.following.address.(freight.prepaid):

Horizon.Service.Center.4105.Fieldstone.Road.

Champaign,.Illinois.61822All.other.products.requiring.inspection.or.repair.should.be.shipped.to.the.following.address.(freight.prepaid):

Horizon.Product.Support.4105.Fieldstone.Road.

Champaign,.Illinois.61822

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Warranty InformationHorizon.Hobby,.Inc..guarantees.this.kit.to.be.free.from.defects.in.both.material.and.workmanship.at.the.date.of.purchase..This.warranty.does.not.cover.any.parts.damage.by.use.or.modification..In.no.case.shall.Horizon.Hobby’s.liability.exceed.the.original.cost.of.the.purchased.kit..Further,.Horizon.Hobby.reserves.the.right.to.change.or.modify.this.warranty.without.notice..In.that.Horizon.Hobby.has.no.control.over.the.final.assembly.or.material.used.for.the.final.assembly,.no.liability.shall.be.assumed.nor.accepted.for.any.damage.resulting.from.the.use.by.the.user.of.the.final.user-assembled.product..By.the.act.of.using.the.user-assembled.product,.the.user.accepts.all.resulting.liability.Once.assembly.of.the.model.has.been.started,.you.must.contact.Horizon.Hobby,.Inc..directly.regarding.any.warranty.question.that.you.have..Please.do.not.contact.your.local.hobby.shop.regarding.warranty.issues,.even.if.that.is.where.you.purchased.it..This.will.enable.Horizon.to.better.answer.your.questions.and.service.you.in.the.event.that.you.may.need.any.assistance..If.the.buyer.is.not.prepared.to.accept.the.liability.associated.with.the.use.of.this.product,.the.buyer.is.advised.to.return.this.kit.immediately.in.new.and.unused.condition.to.the.place.of.purchase.

Horizon.Hobby.4105.Fieldstone.Road.

Champaign,.Illinois.61822.(217).355-9511

Before Starting AssemblyBefore.beginning.the.assembly.of.the.Pulse.XT,.remove.each.part.from.its.bag.for.inspection..Closely.inspect.the.fuselage,.wing.panels,.rudder,.and.stabilizer.for.damage..If.you.find.any.damaged.or.missing.parts,.contact.the.place.of.purchase.If.you.find.any.wrinkles.in.the.covering,.use.a.heat.gun.or.sealing.iron.to.remove.them..Use.caution.while.working.around.areas.where.the.colors.overlap.to.prevent.separating.the.colors.

Using the ManualThis.manual.is.divided.into.sections.to.help.make.assembly.easier.to.understand,.and.to.provide.breaks.between.each.major.section..In.addition,.check.boxes.have.been.placed.next.to.each.step.to.keep.track.of.each.step.completed..Steps.with.a.single.box.().are.performed.once,.while.steps.with.two.boxes.(.).indicate.that.the.step.will.require.repeating,.such.as.for.a.right.or.left.wing.panel,.two.servos,.etc..Remember.to.take.your.time.and.follow.the.directions.

HAN100 – Heat Gun

HAN150 – Covering Glove

HAN101 – Sealing Iron

HAN141 – Sealing Iron Sock

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Required Parts•.Wing.panel.(right.and.left). •.Aileron.(right.and.left)•.Servo.w/hardware.(2). •.Clevis.w/retainer.(2)•.CA.hinge.(8)•.Servo.extension,.6".(152mm)•.Aileron.linkage,.4".(102mm).(2)•.Control.horn.w/backplate.(2)•.2mm.x.16mm.screw.(4)•.2mm.x.12mm.screw.(2)

Required Tools and Adhesives•.Thin.CA. •.Drill•.Hobby.knife. •.Felt-tipped.pen•.T-pins. •.Phillips.screwdriver•.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.5/64".(2mm)

..Step 1Locate.four.CA.hinges..Place.a.T-pin.in.the.center.of.each.of.the.four.hinges.

..Step 2Use.a.1/16".(1.5mm).drill.bit.to.drill.a.hole.in.the.center.of.each.hinge.slot..Drill.holes.for.both.the.wing.and.aileron.

Note:.The.hole.will.allow.the.CA.to.penetrate.the.hinge.farther.into.the.surface,.providing.a.better.bond.between.the.hinge.and.wood.

..Step 3Slide.the.hinges.into.the.aileron..The.T-pins.will.rest.against.the.hinge.line.of.the.aileron.

..Step 4Slide.the.aileron.onto.the.wing..Press.the.aileron..tightly.against.the.wing,.and.then.remove.the.T-pins..from.the.hinges.

Section 1: Aileron Installation

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..Step 5Position.the.aileron.so.it.can.move.freely.and.not..bind.at.the.wing.tip.or.wing.root..Deflect.the.aileron.without.changing.the.hinge.gap,.and.apply.thin.CA.to..each.of.the.four.hinges..Apply.CA.to.both.the.top.and.bottom.of.the.hinges.

Note:.Do.not.use.CA.accelerator.on.the.hinges;.the.CA.must.be.allowed.to.soak.into.the.hinge.

..Step 6Once.the.CA.has.fully.cured,.gently.pull.on.the.aileron.to.make.sure.the.hinges.are.secure..Avoid.too.much.pressure.which.could.cause.damage.to.the.wing.and.aileron.

..Step 7Flex.the.aileron.up.and.down.a.number.of.times.to.break.in.the.hinges.

..Step 8Prepare.an.aileron.servo.by.installing.the.grommets.and.brass.eyelets.provided.with.the.servo..Secure.a.6".(152mm).servo.extension.to.the.servo.using.a.commercially.available.connector.or.with.string.or.unwaxed.dental.floss.


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..Step 9Slide.one.of.the.longer.pushrod.wires.into.the.wing..Attach.the.servo.extension.to.the.“Z”.bend.of.the..pushrod.wire.

..Step 10Pull.the.servo.lead.through.the.wing.using.the.pushrod.wire..The.lead.will.exit.the.hole.on.the.top.of.the.wing..Use.a.piece.of.tape.to.keep.the.extension.from.falling.back.into.the.wing.

..Step 11Place.the.servo.into.the.opening.with.the.servo.output.towards.the.trailing.edge.of.the.wing..Use.a.felt-tipped.pen.to.mark.the.locations.for.the.four.servo.mounting.screws.

..Step 12Remove.the.servo.and.drill.the.locations.for.the.servo.mounting.screws.using.a.1/16".(1.5mm).drill.bit...Apply.a.couple.drops.of.thin.CA.to.each.hole.to.harden.the.wood,.which.will.help.in.preventing.the.screws.from.damaging.the.wood.


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..Step 13Secure.the.servo.using.the.screws.provided.with..the.servo.

..Step 14Slide.a.clevis.retainer.onto.a.clevis..Thread.the.clevis..onto.the.4".(102mm).aileron.pushrod.wire.

..Step 15Enlarge.the.outer.hole.of.the.servo.arm.using.a.5/64".(2mm).drill.bit..Attach.the.“Z”.bend.to.the.servo.arm.

Note:.You.may.want.to.use.tape.at.the.wing.tip.and.wing.root.to.hold.the.aileron.in.position.for.the.next.few.steps.

..Step 16Plug.the.aileron.servo.into.the.radio.system..With.the.radio.on,.center.the.aileron.stick.and.trim..Position.the.aileron.servo.arm.parallel.to.the.hinge.line..Thread.the.clevis.so.the.pin.in.the.clevis.is.aligned.with.the.trailing.edge.of.the.wing.

..Step 17Remove.the.backplate.from.a.control.horn.using.a.hobby.knife..Attach.the.clevis.to.the.center.hole.of.the.control.horn..Use.a.felt-tipped.pen.to.mark.the.locations.on.the.aileron.for.the.three.aileron.control.horn.screws.


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..Step 18Use.a.5/64".(2mm).drill.bit.to.drill.the.locations.for.the.control.horn.screws..Place.a.few.drops.of.thin.CA.into.each.hole.to.harden.the.underlying.wood..This.will.help.in.preventing.the.wood.from.crushing.when.tightening.the.control.horn.screws.

..Step 19Attach.the.control.horn.using.two.2mm.x.16mm.screws,.a.2mm.x.12mm.screw.and.the.control.horn.backplate..The.shorter.screw.goes.towards.the.trailing.edge.of.the.aileron.

.Step 20Repeat.Steps.1.through.19.for.the.remaining.wing.panel.and.aileron.


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Required Parts•.Stabilizer•.Elevator.(right.and.left)•.Elevator.joiner.wire•.Control.horn.w/backplate•.2mm.x.12mm.screw.(3)

Required Tools and Adhesives•.Thin.CA. •.Drill•.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm). •.Straight.edge•.6-minute.epoxy. •.Masking.tape•.Sandpaper. •.Paper.towel•.Rubbing.alcohol. •.Mixing.stick•.T-pins. •.Phillips.screwdriver

.Step 1Locate.the.elevator.joiner.wire..Use.sandpaper.to.roughen.the.wire..Use.a.paper.towel.and.rubbing.alcohol.to.clean.the.wire.to.remove.any.dirt.or.debris.

.Step 2Test.fit.the.joiner.wire.into.one.of.the.elevator.halves...The.wire.must.rest.parallel.or.behind.the.hinge.line..of.the.elevator..Make.any.adjustments.to.the.elevator..to.correct.any.offset.

.Step 3Mix.up.a.small.amount.of.6-minute.epoxy..Apply.epoxy.to.the.hole.and.groove.of.the.elevator..Also.apply.epoxy.to.the.joiner.wire.where.it.will.contact.the.elevator.half..Slide.the.joiner.wire.into.position.and.use.masking.tape.to.hold.it.in.position.until.the.epoxy.cures.

.Step 4Test.fit.the.remaining.elevator.to.the.joiner.wire...There.are.two.items.to.check:.Make.sure.both.elevators.rest.flat.on.the.work.surface,.and.that.the.leading.edge.of.both.elevators.are.parallel..Make.adjustments.to.the.elevator.and/or.joiner.wire.to.properly.align.the.two.elevator.halves.

.Step 5Use.epoxy.to.glue.the.joiner.into.the.remaining..elevator.half.

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.Step 6Drill.a.1/16".(1.5mm).hole.in.the.center.of.each.hinge.slot.in.both.the.elevators.and.stabilizer..Prepare.six.CA.hinges.by.placing.a.T-pin.in.the.center.of.each.hinge..Slide.the.hinges.into.the.elevators.until.the.T-pins.are.resting.on.the.leading.edge.of.the.elevator.

.Step 7Slide.the.elevators.onto.the.stabilizer..Remove.the.T-pins.and.use.thin.CA.to.glue.the.hinges..Allow.the.CA.to.fully.cure.before.testing.and.breaking.in.the.hinges.using.the.same.technique.as.the.aileron.hinges.

.Step 8Since.the.holes.are.pre-drilled.in.the.elevator,.go..ahead.and.install.the.control.horn.using.three..2mm.x.12mm.screws.

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Required Parts•.Rudder. •.Fin•.Tail.wheel.assembly. •.Tail.wheel.1".(25mm)•.CA.hinge.(2)•.2mm.wheel.collar.w/setscrew•.Control.horn.w/backplate•.2mm.x.12mm.screw.(3)

Required Tools and Adhesives•.Thin.CA. •.Drill•.Hobby.knife. •.Felt-tipped.pen•.6-minute.epoxy. •.Ruler•.Sandpaper. •.Paper.towel•.Rubbing.alcohol. •.Mixing.stick•.T-pin. •.Hex.wrench:.1.5mm•.Phillips.screwdriver. •.Threadlock•.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.5/64".(2mm)

.Step 1Locate.the.tail.wheel.assembly..Fit.the.nylon.bushing.into.the.rudder.post..Use.a.felt-tipped.pen.to.mark.the.nylon.bearing.where.it.protrudes.from.the.rudder.post.

.Step 2Use.a.hobby.knife.or.side.cutters.to.trim.the.nylon.bearing.as.shown..Drill.three.5/64".(2mm).holes.in.the.bearing.to.give.the.epoxy.something.to.grab.on.to.when.it.gets.glued.into.the.rudder.post.

.Step 3Apply.a.thin.coat.of.petroleum.jelly.to.the.wire.and.work.it.onto.the.nylon.bearing..This.will.help.prevent.the.epoxy.from.gluing.the.wire.to.the.bearing.

.Step 4Use.a.small.amount.of.6-minute.epoxy.to.glue.the.bearing.into.the.rudder.post.

.Step 5Prepare.the.hinge.slots.in.the.rudder.and.fin.by.drilling..a.1/16".(1.5mm).hole.in.the.center.of.each.slot..Prepare.the.last.two.CA.hinges.by.placing.a.T-pin.in.the.center..of.each.one.

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.Step 6Test.fit.the.rudder.and.fin.together..Make.sure.to.insert.the.tail.gear.wire.into.the.rudder..When.satisfied.with.the.fit,.mix.up.a.small.amount.of.6-minute.epoxy.and.apply.it.to.the.tail.gear.wire.and.the.corresponding.hole.in.the.rudder..Slide.the.rudder.back.into.position.against.the.fin.

.Step 7Position.the.rudder.control.horn.5/8".(16mm).up.from.the.bottom.of.the.rudder..With.the.holes.in.the.horn.aligned.with.the.hinge.line,.mark.the.locations.for.the.control.horn.screws..Drill.the.locations.using.a.5/64".(2mm).drill.bit..After.placing.a.few.drops.of.thin.CA.into.each.hole,.secure.the.control.horn.using.three.2mm.x.12mm.screws.

Note:.The.horn.will.be.on.the.right.side.of.the.plane.from.the.pilot’s.perspective.

.Step 8Attach.the.tail.wheel.using.the.2mm.wheel.collar..and.setscrew..Use.threadlock.on.the.setscrew.to.prevent.it.from.coming.loose.in.flight.due.to.vibration.

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Required Parts•.Fuselage. •.Landing.gear•.4mm.nut.(6). •.4mm.locknut.(2)•.6-32.x.1/2".socket.head.screw.(3)•.4-40.blind.nut.(4). •.#6.washer.(3)•.2.

3/4".(70mm).wheel.(2)•.Wheel.pant.(right.and.left)•.4-40.x.3/8".socket.head.bolt.(4)•.4mm.x.40mm.socket.head.bolt.(2)

Required Tools and Adhesives•.Hex.wrench:.3/32",.7/64". •.Drill•.Drill.bit:.9/64".(3.5mm). •.Threadlock•.Felt-tipped.pen

.Step 1Attach.the.landing.gear.to.the.bottom.of.the.fuselage.using.three.6-32.x.1/2".socket.head.bolts.and.three.#6.washers..Put.a.little.threadlock.on.the.bolts.to.prevent.them.from.vibrating.loose.during.flight.

..Step 2Slide.a.4mm.x.40mm.socket.head.bolt.into.a.wheel..Slide.a.4mm.washer.onto.the.bolt.then.thread.a.4mm.nut.onto.the.bolt..Leave.the.bolt.loose.enough.that.the.wheel.can.spin.freely.on.the.bolt..Use.a.drop.of.thin.CA.or.threadlock.to.keep.the.nut.in.position.

..Step 3Thread.a.second.4mm.nut.onto.the.bolt..Slide.the.bolt.into.the.landing.gear..Place.a.second.4mm.washer.onto.the.bolt,.then.start.the.4mm.locknut.onto.the.bolt..The.order.is:.wheel,.4mm.nut,.4mm.washer,.4mm.nut,.landing.gear,.4mm.washer.and.4mm.locknut.

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..Step 4Position.the.inner.4mm.nut.so.there.is.about.7/16".(12mm).between.the.wheel.nut.and.landing.gear...Tighten.the.4mm.locknut.onto.the.screw..The..distance.may.require.some.adjustment.once.the..wheel.pants.have.been.installed.

.Step 5Repeat.Steps.2.through.4.for.the.remaining.wheel.

..Step 6Place.the.wheel.pant.over.the.wheel..Position.the.wheel.pant.so.it.is.parallel.to.the.fuselage.centerline..Mark.the.location.for.the.two.screws.from.the.back.of.the.wheel.pant.using.a.felt-tipped.pen.


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..Step 7Use.a.9/64".(3.5mm).drill.bit.to.drill.the.two.locations..for.the.screws.

..Step 8Install.two.4-40.blind.nuts.inside.the.wheel.pants.through.the.holes.drilled.in.the.previous.step.

..Step 9Secure.the.wheel.pant.to.the.landing.gear.using.two..4-40.x.3/8".socket.head.screws..Make.sure.to.use.threadlock.to.prevent.the.screws.from.loosening..during.flight.

..Step 10Check.that.the.wheel.can.spin.freely.without.rubbing.on.the.wheel.pant..If.it.does,.loosen.the.4mm.nut.and.4mm.locknut.and.reposition.the.wheel.so.it.can.spin.freely.

.Step 11Repeat.Steps.6.through.10.to.install.the.remaining..wheel.pant.


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Required Parts•.Fuselage•.23.

3/8".(594mm).rudder.pushrod•.22.

1/2".(572mm).elevator.pushrod.wire•.Clevis.w/retainer

Required Tools and Adhesives•.Drill. •.Felt-tipped.pen•.Switch.harness. •.Standard.servo.(3)•.Phillips.screwdriver•.Drill.bit:.1/16".(1.5mm),.5/64".(2mm)

Note:.The.throttle.servo.is.not.required.when.building.the.electric.version.of.your.Pulse.XT.

..Step 1If.you.choose.to.use.a.glow.engine,.place.the.throttle.servo.into.the.fuselage..Use.a.felt-tipped.pen.to.mark..the.locations.for.the.four.servo.mounting.screws.on..the.radio.tray.

..Step 2Use.a.1/16".(1.5mm).drill.bit.to.drill.the.locations.for.the.screws..Place.a.drop.of.thin.CA.into.each.of.the.holes.to.harden.the.surrounding.wood.

..Step 3Secure.the.throttle.servo.using.the.hardware.supplied.with.the.servo..Don’t.forget.to.install.the.grommets.and.brass.eyelets.before.installing.the.servo.

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.Step 4Repeat.Steps.1.through.3.to.install.the.rudder.and..elevator.servos.

.Step 5Install.the.switch.harness.on.the.side.of.the.fuselage.using.the.switch.harness.hardware.

.Step 6Wrap.the.receiver.and.receiver.battery.in.1/4".(6mm)..foam.to.protect.them.from.engine.vibrations.

.Step 7Plug.the.servos,.extensions.and.switch.harness.into.the.receiver..Plug.the.receiver.battery.and.switch.harness.together..Place.the.receiver.and.receiver.battery.into.the.fuselage.

.Step 8Route.the.receiver.antenna.to.the.rear.of.the.fuselage.using.the.pre-installed.antenna.tube.

Note:.Do.not.cut.the.excess.antenna.wire.as.it.will.reduce.the.range.of.your.radio.system.


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..Step 9Attach.the.23.

3/8".(594mm).rudder.pushrod.to.the.servo.arm.using.the.“Z”.bend.in.the.pushrod..You.may.need.to.use.a.5/64".(2mm).drill.bit.to.enlarge.the.hole.in.the.servo.arm.to.accept.the.wire.

..Step 10Turn.the.radio.system.on.and.center.the.rudder.stick.and.rudder.trim..Slide.the.pushrod.wire.into.the.pushrod.tube..Secure.the.servo.arm.to.the.servo.using.the.screw.included.with.the.servo.

..Step 11Slide.a.clevis.retainer.onto.a.clevis..Thread.the.clevis.onto.the.rudder.pushrod.

.Step 12Repeat.Steps.9.through.11.for.the.22.

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Required Parts•.Fuselage. •.Rudder.assembly•.Stabilizer.assembly. •.4-40.locknut.(2)•.#4.washer

Required Tools and Adhesives•.Adjustable.wrench

.Step 1Carefully.slide.the.threaded.rods.from.the.rudder.assembly.into.the.stabilizer.assembly.

.Step 2Slide.the.tail.assembly.into.position.on.the.fuselage.

.Step 3Secure.the.tail.assembly.to.the.fuselage.using.two.4-40.locknuts.and.two.#4.washers.

Note:.Do.not.over-tighten.the.nuts.and.crush.the.fuselage.

..Step 4Connect.the.rudder.clevis.to.the.rudder.control.horn..With.the.radio.system.on,.check.that.the.rudder.is.centered..If.not,.either.thread.the.clevis.on.or.off.the.pushrod.until.the.rudder.is.centered.

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.Step 5Repeat.Step.4.for.the.elevator.

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Required Parts•.Fuselage.w/tail.installed

Required Tools and Adhesives•.Adjustable.wrench. •.Felt-tipped.pen•.Hobby.knife. •.30-minute.epoxy•.Straight.edge

This.section.is.optional.and.describes.how.to.permanently.glue.the.tail.section.to.the.fuselage..If.you.do.not.want.to.glue.the.tail.to.the.fuselage,.feel.free.to.continue.to.Section.7:.Engine.Installation.

.Step 1Use.a.felt-tipped.pen.to.trace.the.outline.of.the.fuselage.onto.the.bottom.of.the.stabilizer..Also.trace.the.outline.of.the.fin.fairing.onto.the.top.of.the.stabilizer.using.a.felt-tipped.pen.

.Step 2Remove.the.tail.from.the.fuselage..Use.a.straight..edge.and.hobby.knife.to.trim.the.covering.about..1/16".(1.5mm).inside.the.lines.drawn.on.the.top.and.bottom.of.the.stabilizer.

Note:.Be.very.careful.when.cutting.the.covering..Using.too.much.pressure.can.through.the.covering.and.into.the.stabilizer..Doing.so.will.score.the.stabilizer.and.it.may.fail.in.flight.

Hint:.Use.a.soldering.iron.or.hot.knife.to.trim.the.covering.on.the.stabilizer..This.will.lower.the.chances.of.scoring.the.stabilizer.

.Step 3Mix.about.1/2.oz.(15ml).of.30-minute.epoxy..Apply.the.epoxy.to.the.exposed.wood.on.both.the.top.and.bottom.of.the.stabilizer..Install.the.tail.back.onto.the.fuselage.as.described.in.Section.6..Use.a.paper.towel.and.rubbing.alcohol.to.remove.any.excess.epoxy.before.it.has.a..chance.to.cure.

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Required Parts•.Fuselage. •.Plywood.battery.tray•.Hook.and.loop.strap. •.Cowling•.4-40.x.3/8".socket.head.screw.(2)•.6-32.x.1.

7/8".screw.(4)•.1".(25mm).aluminum.motor.spacer.(4)•.Hook.and.loop.(adhesive.back)•.#2.x.1/2".sheet.metal.screw.(2)

Required Tools and Adhesives•.Phillips.screwdriver. •.Threadlock•.Hex.wrench:.3/32". •.Drill•.Male.Deans.connector.(3). •.Soldering.iron•.Drill.bit:.9/64".(3.5mm)•.Female.Deans.connector.w/wire•.Solder•.4200mAh.2S2P.7.4V.Li-Po.(2)

.Step 1Enlarge.the.outer.mounting.holes.in.the.X-mount.of.the.motor.using.a.9/64".(3.5mm).drill.

.Step 2Attach.the.X-mount.to.the.back.of.the.motor.using.the.hardware.provided.with.the.motor..Remember.to.put.a.drop.of.threadlock.on.each.of.the.screws.to.prevent.them.from.vibrating.loose.

.Step 3Attach.the.motor.to.the.firewall.using.the.1".(25mm).spacers.and.6-32.x.1.

7/8".screws..Use.threadlock.on.the.screws.here.as.well.

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.Step 4Build.a.wiring.harness.for.the.batteries.using.a.female.connector.and.two.male.connectors..Follow.the.wiring.in.the.photo.so.the.motor.sees.the.voltage.increase.of.the.two.batteries.

.Step 5Solder.the.appropriate.connectors.onto.the.speed.control.

.Step 6Remove.the.covering.from.the.bottom.of.the.fuselage..as.shown.to.allow.for.cooling.air.across.the.motor..and.batteries.

.Step 7Prepare.the.battery.tray.by.applying.two.pieces.of.self.adhesive.hook.and.loop.to.the.battery.tray..Start.the.hook.and.loop.directly.behind.the.holes.in.the.tray.

.Step 8Position.the.hook.and.loop.strap.into.the.fuselage..Route.the.strap.through.the.fuselage.bracing.as.shown.


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.Step 9Remove.the.hatch.from.the.bottom.of.the.fuselage..Slide.the.battery.tray.into.the.fuselage.with.the.hook.and.loop.facing.towards.the.bottom..The.rear.of.the.battery.tray.will.key.into.the.former..Use.two.4-40.x.3/8".socket.head.screws.to.secure.the.front.of.the.battery.tray.

.Step 10Plug.the.motor.into.the.speed.control..Place.the.mating.half.of.the.self.adhesive.hook.and.loop.onto.each.of.the.batteries..Secure.the.batteries.using.the.hook.and.loop.strap..Plug.the.speed.control.into.the.receiver..Mount.the.speed.control.inside.the.fuselage.so.it.will.not.interfere.with.the.installation.and.removal.of.the.batteries.

.Step 11Turn.on.the.radio.system..Plug.the.wiring.harness.assembled.in.Step.4.into.the.batteries.and.speed.control..Use.the.throttle.on.the.transmitter.to.check.that.everything.is.working.correctly..Check.that.the.motor.is.rotating.counterclockwise..If.not,.follow.the.directions.included.with.the.speed.control.to.correct.the.situation.

.Step 12Once.the.motor.is.working.and.rotating.in.the.correct.direction,.unplug.the.wiring.harness.for.safety..Snap.the.battery.hatch.back.onto.the.fuselage.

.Step 13Trim.the.cowling.as.necessary.to.fit.over.the.motor..The.cowl.is.mounted.using.four.#2.x.1/2".sheet.metal.screws..Install.the.propeller.and.spinner.using.the.instructions.included.with.your.particular.motor.


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Required Parts•.Fuselage. •.Engine.mount.(2)•.Cowling. •.Fuel.tank•.6-32.locknut.(4). •.#6.washer.(4)•.Clevis.w/retainer. •.Throttle.pushrod•.3mm.x.6mm.screw. •.Thick.foam•.6-32.x.3/4".screw.(4)•.6-32.x.1.

1/4".screw.(4)•.Pushrod.connector.w/backplate•.#2.x.1/2".sheet.metal.screw.(4)•.4-40.x.1/2".socket.head.screw

Required Tools and Adhesives•.Drill. •.Phillips.screwdriver•.Drill.bit:.5/64".(2mm),.5/32".(4mm)

.Step 1Mount.the.engine.mount.onto.the.firewall.using.four..6-32.x.3/4".screws.

.Step 2Position.the.engine.on.the.engine.mount.so.the.drive.washer.is.4".(102mm).ahead.of.the.firewall.

.Step 3Mark.the.location.of.the.engine.mounting.bolts.using.a.felt-tipped.pen..Drill.the.engine.mount.using.a.5/32".(4mm).drill.bit.

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.Step 4Mount.the.engine.to.the.mount.using.four.6-32.x.1.

1/4".screws,.four.#6.washers.and.four.6-32.locknuts.

.Step 5Slide.a.clevis.retainer.onto.a.clevis,.and.then.thread.the.clevis.onto.the.throttle.pushrod..Slide.the.pushrod.into.the.pushrod.tube.and.attach.the.clevis.to.the.carburetor.arm.

.Step 6Attach.the.pushrod.connector.to.the.throttle.servo.arm.using.the.connector.backplate..You.will.need.to.enlarge.the.hole.in.the.servo.arm.using.a.5/64".(2mm).drill.bit.

.Step 7Turn.on.the.radio.system.and.center.the.throttle.stick.and.trim..Slide.the.pushrod.into.the.brass.connector..Place.the.servo.horn.onto.the.servo.so.the.horn.is.perpendicular.to.the.servo.centerline.

.Step 8Use.the.radio.to.move.the.throttle.to.the.low.setting..using.the.stick.and.trim..Move.the.pushrod.so.the.carburetor.is.closed..Secure.the.pushrod.wire.using.a.3mm.x.5mm.screw.

.Step 9Check.that.the.throttle.operates.from.the.radio.without.binding.at.low.and.high.throttle..Use.the.ATV.setting..of.the.radio.or.change.the.position.of.the.clevis.at.the.carburetor.or.the.pushrod.connector.at.the.servo.to.eliminate.any.binding.

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.Step 10Locate.the.fuel.tank..Hold.the.tank.up.to.a.strong.light.to.determine.which.direction.the.vent.line.is.facing..This.will.be.the.top.of.the.tank..The.red.tube.is.attached.to.the.vent.line.of.the.tank..Place.the.tank.inside.the.fuselage.with.the.vent.towards.the.top.of.the.fuselage.

.Step 11Place.the.thick.piece.of.foam.into.the.fuselage.to.hold.the.tank.in.position

Note:.Remember.the.plane.is.upside.down.right.now,.so.the.vent.will.be.facing.down.during.installation.

.Step 12Place.the.fuselage.hatch.into.position.and.secure.it.using.the.4-40.x.1/2".socket.head.screw.

.Step 13Trim.the.cowling.as.necessary.to.fit.over.the.motor..The.cowl.is.mounted.using.four.#2.x.1/2".sheet.metal.screws..Install.the.propeller.and.spinner.using.the.instructions.included.with.your.particular.motor.

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Required Parts•.Fuselage. •.Wing•.Wing.bolt.plate. •.Wing.tube•.1/4-20.x.1.

1/2".nylon.bolt.(2)•.1.

7/8".(48mm).wing.dowel.(2)•.1.

5/16".(33mm).wing.dowel•.2mm.x.8mm.sheet.metal.screw.(4)

Required Tools and Adhesives•.Thin.CA. •.Phillips.screwdriver

.Step 1Cut.the.instrument.panel.decal.from.the.decal.sheet...Apply.the.decal.in.position.for.the.instrument.panel..in.the.cockpit.

.Step 2Use.four.2mm.x.18mm.screws.to.secure.the.canopy.onto.the.fuselage..Make.sure.the.rear.screws.are.going.into.solid.wood.before.installing.them.

.Step 3Apply.any.remaining.decals.onto.the.aircraft.using.either.the.box.for.location.or.your.imagination.

.Step 4Slide.the.1.

7/8".(48mm).wing.dowel.into.one.of.the.wing.panels..Leave.3/8".(10mm).of.the.dowel.extended.out.from.the.leading.edge.of.the.wing..Apply.thin.CA.to.the.dowel.at.the.leading.edge..You.will.also.see.a.small.portion.of.the.dowel.exposed.inside.the.wing..Apply.thin.CA.to.the.dowel.inside.the.wing.as.well.

.Step 5Slide.the.wing.tube.and.the.1.

5/16".(33mm).wing.dowel.into.one.of.the.wing.panels.

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.Step 6Slide.the.remaining.wing.panel.onto.the.wing.tube.aligning.the.dowel.into.the.panel.

.Step 7Slide.the.1/4-20.x.1.

1/2".wing.bolts.through.the.wing.bolt.plate..Position.the.wing.dowels.into.the.holes.in.the.fuselage..Slide.the.bolts.through.the.wing.and.tighten.them.to.secure.the.wing.to.the.fuselage.

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The.amount.of.control.throw.should.be.adjusted.as.closely.as.possible.using.mechanical.means,.rather.than.making.large.changes.electronically.at.the.radio..By.moving.the.position.of.the.clevis.at.the.control.horn.toward.the.outermost.hole,.you.will.decrease.the.amount.of.control.throw.of.the.control.surface..Moving.it.toward.the.control.surface.will.increase.the.amount.of.throw..Moving.the.pushrod.wire.at.the.servo.arm.will.have.the.opposite.effect:.Moving.it.closer.to.center.will.decrease.throw,.and.away.from.center.will.increase.throw..Work.with.a.combination.of.the.two.to.achieve.the.closest.or.exact.control.throws.listed.

AileronLow.Rate. Up. Down. 11/32".(9mm). 11/32".(9mm)High.Rate. 1/2".(13mm). 1/2".(13mm)

ElevatorLow.Rate. Up. Down. 1/2".(13mm). 1/2".(13mm)High.Rate. 7/8".(22mm). 7/8".(22mm)

Measured at the trailing edge of the elevator.

Rudder. 3/4".(19mm).Left. 3/4".(19mm).Right

The rudder throw is measured at the counter balance using the top of the fin as a reference.

Once.the.control.throws.have.been.set,.use.the.supplied.tubing.on.each.clevis.to.prevent.them.from.opening.during.flight.

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Charge.both.the.transmitter.and.receiver.pack.for.your.airplane..If.you.are.flying.an.electric.version,.make.sure..to.charge.the.motor.battery.as.well..Use.the.recommended.charger.supplied.with.your.particular.radio.system,.following.the.instructions.provided.with.the.radio..In..most.cases,.the.radio.should.be.charged.the.night.before.going.out.flying.Check.the.radio.installation.and.make.sure.all.the.control.surfaces.are.moving.correctly.(i.e..the.correct.direction.and.with.the.recommended.throws).Check.all.the.control.horns,.servo.horns.and.clevises.to.make.sure.they.are.secure.and.in.good.condition..Replace.any.items.that.would.be.considered.questionable..Failure.of.any.of.these.components.in.flight.would.mean.the.loss.of.your.aircraft.

Glow Powered:Test.run.the.engine.and.make.sure.it.transitions.smoothly.from.idle.to.full.throttle.and.back..Also.ensure.the.engine.is.tuned.according.to.the.manufacturer’s.instructions,..and.it.will.run.consistently.and.constantly.at.full.throttle.when.adjusted.

Electric Powered:Make.sure.the.motor.battery.has.been.fully.charged.and.is.secure.inside.the.fuselage..Operate.the.motor.and.make.sure.it.operates.smoothly.from.low.throttle.to.full.throttle.and.back.

Recommended Center of Gravity (CG)An.important.part.of.preparing.the.aircraft.for.flight.is.properly.balancing.the.model..This.is.especially.important.when.various.engines.are.mounted.

Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step!

The.recommended.Center.of.Gravity.(CG).location.for..the.Pulse.XT.is.2.

3/4".(70mm).behind.the.leading.edge..of.the.wing.against.the.fuselage..Make.sure.the.aircraft..is.inverted.when.measuring.the.CG..If.necessary,.move..the.battery.pack.or.add.weight.to.either.the.nose.or.the..tail.until.the.correct.balance.is.achieved..Stick-on..weights.are.available.at.your.local.hobby.store.and..work.well.for.this.purpose..

Note:.The.range.for.the.center.of.gravity.is.2.

1/2".(63mm).to.3".(76mm).

Pre-Flight

Range Test Your RadioRange.check.your.radio.system.before.each.flying..session..This.is.accomplished.by.turning.on.your.transmitter.with.the.antenna.collapsed..Turn.on.the..radio.in.your.airplane..With.your.airplane.on.the.ground,.

you.should.be.able.to.walk.30.paces.away.from.your.airplane.and.still.have.complete.control.of.all.functions..If.not,.don’t.attempt.to.fly!.Have.your.radio.equipment.checked.out.by.the.manufacturer.

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The.following.is.a.check.list.that.you.should.follow..every.time.you.have.completed.a.flying.session.with..your.Pulse.XT..Doing.so.will.keep.your.aircraft..in.the.best.flying.condition.

Clean UpIf.you.are.flying.with.a.glow.engine.you.will.want.to.clean.your.Pulse.XT.before.loading.it.into.your.vehicle.to.head.home..Use.a.cleaner.such.as.Windex.or.409.and.a.paper.towel.to.wipe.down.the.exterior.of.your.plane,.removing.the.fuel.residue..Remember.a.clean.plane.will.last.longer.since.the.fuel.won’t.be.allowed.to.soak.into.any.exposed.wood..Even.an.electic.may.need.a.little.cleaning.to.remove.any.grass.or.bugs.from.the.airframe.

Checking the PropellerCheck.to.make.sure.the.propeller.is.tightly.secured.to.the.engine..If.not,.remove.the.spinner.and.use.a.crescent.wrench.to.tighten.it.back.down..If.you.have.had.any.not-so-great.landings,.you.will.want.to.inspect.the.propeller.for.any.damage..Small.nicks.and.scratches.can.quickly.become.fractures,.causing.the.propeller.to.be.unsafe.for.flight..Always.carry.a.few.spare.propellers.so.a.damaged.propeller.can.be.replaced.at.the.field,.increasing.your.flying.time.per.trip.to.the.field.

Checking the ClevisesInspect.the.aileron,.elevator.and.rudder.clevises.to.make.sure.they.are.connected.and.in.good.working.order..If.you.find.a.clevis.that.is.showing.signs.of.wear.or.is.broken,.replace.it.with.a.new.clevis..Also.check.the.nylon.connectors.at.the.servo.for.any.wear.or.damage..If.they.look.worn.or.in.bad.shape,.replace.them.as.well.

Checking the Control HornsInspect.the.control.horns.to.make.sure.they.have.not.crushed.the.wood.of.the.control.surface..If.so,.remove.the.control.horn.screws.to.remove.the.control.horn..Place.2–3.drops.of.thin.CA.into.each.of.the.screw.holes..In.addition,.use.a.T-pin.to.poke.small.holes.in.the.covering.in.the.area.where.the.control.horn.mounts,.then.saturate.the.area.with.thin.CA..This.will.harden.the.wood.and.give.the.control.horns.a.solid.surface.to.be.mounted.to.

Checking the Wheel CollarsCheck.the.setscrews.on.the.main.and.tail.wheel.wheel.collars.to.make.sure.they.are.not.loose..Use.a.1.5mm..hex.wrench.to.tighten.the.setscrews..It.is.suggested.if..they.loosen.frequently.to.remove.them,.apply.threadlock..to.the.setscrews,.then.secure.the.wheel.collars.back..into.position.

Check the Muffler BoltsIf.you.are.flying.with.a.glow.engine,.use.a.2.5mm.hex.wrench.to.make.sure.the.bolts.holding.the.muffler.onto.the.engine.are.tight.and.have.not.vibrated.loose.during.flight.

Check the Engine or Motor Mount BoltsRemove.the.spinner.and.propeller.from.the.engine.(or.motor).and.then.remove.the.cowling.from.the.fuselage..Remove.the.muffler.from.the.engine.(if.using.a.glow.engine)..Use.a.Phillips.screwdriver.and.adjustable..wrench.to.make.sure.the.four.bolts.securing.the.engine..to.the.mount.are.tight..Use.a.Phillips.screwdriver.to..check.that.the.bolts.holding.the.mount.to.the.firewall..are.tight.as.well.

Maintaining Your Pulse XT ARF

Adjusting the Engine (Glow).Step 3Before.you.fly,.be.sure.that.your.engine.idles.reliably,.transitions.and.runs.at.all.throttle.settings..Only.when.this.is.achieved.should.any.plane.be.considered.ready.for.flight.

.Step 1Completely.read.the.instructions.included.with.your.engine.and.follow.the.recommended.break.in.procedure.

.Step 2At.the.field,.adjust.the.engine.to.a.slightly.rich.setting.at.full.throttle.and.adjust.the.idle.and.low-speed.needle.so.that.a.consistent.idle.is.achieved.

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•..Ailerons:..Each.side.of.this.airplane.has.a.hinged.control.surface.(aileron),.located.on.the.trailing.edge.of.the.wing..Move.the.aileron.stick.on.the.transmitter.left,.the.left.aileron.moves.up.and.the.right.aileron.moves.down..Moving.the.left.aileron.up.causes.more.drag.and.less.lift,.causing.the.left.wing.to.drop.down..When.the.right.aileron.moves.down,.more.lift.is.created,.causing.the.right.wing.to.rise..This.interaction.causes.the.airplane.to.turn.or.roll.to.the.left..Perform.the.opposite.actions,.and.the.airplane.will.roll.to.the.right..

•..Clevis:.The.clevis.connects.the.wire.end.of.the.pushrod.to.the.control.horn.of.the.control.surface..A.small.clip,.the.clevis.has.fine.threads.so.that.you.can.adjust.the.length.of.the.pushrod.

•..Control Horn:.This.arm.connects.the.control.surface.to.the.clevis.and.pushrod.

•..Dihedral:.The.degree.of.angle.(V-shaped.bend).at.which.the.wings.intersect.the.fuselage.is.called.dihedral..More.dihedral.gives.an.airplane.more.aerodynamic.stability..Some.sailplanes.and.trainer.planes.with.large.dihedral.dispense.with.ailerons.and.use.only.the.rudder.to.control.the.roll.and.yaw.

•..Elevator:.The.hinged.control.surface.on.the.back.of.the.stabilizer.that.moves.to.control.the.airplane’s.pitch.axis..Pulling.the.transmitter’s.control.stick.toward.the.bottom.of.the.transmitter.moves.the.elevator.upward,.and.the.airplane.begins.to.climb..Push.the.control.stick.forward,.and.the.airplane.begins.to.dive.

•..Fuselage:.The.main.body.of.an.airplane.•..Hinge:.Flexible.pieces.used.to.connect.the.control.

surface.to.the.flying.surface..All.hinges.must.be..glued.properly.and.securely.to.prevent.the.airplane..from.crashing.

•..Horizontal Stabilizer:.The.horizontal.flying.surface.of.the.tail.gives.the.airplane.stability.while.in.flight.

•. Leading Edge:.The.front.of.a.flying.surface.•..Main Landing Gear:.The.wheel.and.gear.assembly.

the.airplane.uses.to.land..It.is.attached.to.the.bottom.of.the.fuselage.

•..Pitch Axis:.The.horizontal.plane.on.which.the.airplane’s.nose.is.raised.or.lowered..By.moving.the.elevator,.you.can.raise.the.airplane’s.nose.above.the.pitch.axis.(climb).or.lower.it.below.the.pitch.axis.(dive).

•..Pushrod:.The.rigid.mechanism.that.transfers.movement.from.the.servo.to.the.control.surface.

•..Roll Axis:.The.horizontal.plane.on.which.the.airplane’s.wings.are.raised.or.lowered..By.adjusting.the.ailerons,.you.can.drop.a.wing.tip.below.the.roll.axis.and.cause.the.airplane.to.bank.or.roll.

•..Rudder:.The.hinged.control.surface.on.the.vertical.stabilizer.that.controls.the.airplane’s.yaw..Moving.the.rudder.to.the.left.causes.the.airplane.to.yaw.left;.moving.the.rudder.to.the.right.causes.it.to.yaw.right.

•..Servo:.The.servo.transforms.your.transmitter.commands.into.physical.adjustments.of.the.airplane.

•..Servo Output Arm:.A.removable.arm.or.wheel..that.connects.the.servo.to.the.pushrod.(also.called.servo.horn).

•..Spinner:.Term.describing.the.nose.cone.that.covers.the.propeller.hub.

•..Threadlock:.A.liquid.that.solidifies;.used.to.prevent.screws.from.loosening.due.to.vibration.

•. Torque Rods:.Inserted.into.the.ailerons,.these.rigid.wire.rods.run.along.the.wing’s.trailing.edge,.then.bend.downward.and.connect.to.the.pushrod.

• Vertical Stabilizer:.The.vertical.flying.surface.of.the.tail.gives.an.airplane.stability.while.in.flight.

•..Wheel Collar:.The.round.retaining.piece.that.anchors.wheels.in.place.on.the.wheel.axle.

•..Wing:.The.lifting.surface.of.an.airplane.•..Yaw Axis:.The.vertical.plane.through.which.the.

airplane’s.nose.rotates.as.it.yaws.to.the.left.or.to.the.right..The.rudder.controls.the.yaw.axis.

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GENERAL1).I.will.not.fly.my.model.aircraft.in.sanctioned.events,.air.shows.or.model.flying.demonstrations.until.it.has.been.proven.to.be.airworthy.by.having.been.previously,.successfully.flight.tested.2).I.will.not.fly.my.model.higher.than.approximately.400.feet.within.3.miles.of.an.airport.without.notifying.the.airport.operator..I.will.give.right-of-way.and.avoid.flying.in.the.proximity.of.full-scale.aircraft..Where.necessary,.an.observer.shall.be.utilized.to.supervise.flying.to.avoid.having.models.fly.in.the.proximity.of.full-scale.aircraft.3).Where.established,.I.will.abide.by.the.safety.rules.for.the.flying.site.I.use,.and.I.will.not.willfully.and.deliberately.fly.my.models.in.a.careless,.reckless.and/or.dangerous.manner.4).The.maximum.takeoff.weight.of.a.model.is.55.pounds,.except.models.flown.under.Experimental.Aircraft.rules.5).I.will.not.fly.my.model.unless.it.is.identified.with.my.name.and.address.or.AMA.number,.on.or.in.the.model..(This.does.not.apply.to.models.while.being.flown.indoors.)6).I.will.not.operate.models.with.metal-bladed.propellers.or.with.gaseous.boosts,.in.which.gases.other.than.air.enter.their.internal.combustion.engine(s);.nor.will.I.operate.models.with.extremely.hazardous.fuels.such.as.those.containing.tetranitromethane.or.hydrazine.

7).I.will.not.operate.models.with.pyrotechnics.(any.device.that.explodes,.burns,.or.propels.a.projectile.of.any.kind).including,.but.not.limited.to,.rockets,.explosive.bombs.dropped.from.models,.smoke.bombs,.all.explosive.gases.(such.as.hydrogen-filled.balloons),.or.ground.mounted.devices.launching.a.projectile..The.only.exceptions.permitted.are.rockets.flown.in.accordance.with.the.National.Model.Rocketry.Safety.Code.or.those.permanently.attached.(as.per.JATO.use);.also.those.items.authorized.for.Air.Show.Team.use.as.defined.by.AST.Advisory.Committee.(document.available.from.AMA.HQ)..In.any.case,.models.using.rocket.motors.as.a.primary.means.of.propulsion.are.limited.to.a.maximum.weight.of.3.3.pounds.and.a.G.series.motor..(A.model.aircraft.is.defined.as.an.aircraft.with.or.without.engine,.not.able.to.carry.a.human.being.)8).I.will.not.consume.alcoholic.beverages.prior.to,..nor.during,.participation.in.any.model.operations.9).Children.under.6.years.old.are.only.allowed..on.the.flight.line.as.a.pilot.or.while.receiving..flight.instruction.

RADIO CONTROL1).I.will.have.completed.a.successful.radio.equipment.ground.range.check.before.the.first.flight.of.a.new.or.repaired.model.2).I.will.not.fly.my.model.aircraft.in.the.presence.of.spectators.until.I.become.a.qualified.flier,.unless.assisted.by.an.experienced.helper.3).At.all.flying.sites.a.straight.or.curved.line(s).must.be.established.in.front.of.which.all.flying.takes.place.with.the.other.side.for.spectators..Only.personnel.involved.with.flying.the.aircraft.are.allowed.at.or.in.the.front.of.the.flight.line..Intentional.flying.behind.the.flight.line.is.prohibited.4).I.will.operate.my.model.using.only.radio.control.frequencies.currently.allowed.by.the.Federal.Communications.Commission..(Only.properly.licensed.Amateurs.are.authorized.to.operate.equipment.on.Amateur.Band.frequencies.)

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5).Flying.sites.separated.by.three.miles.or.more.are.considered.safe.from.site-to.site.interference,.even.when.both.sites.use.the.same.frequencies..Any.circumstances.under.three.miles.separation.require.a.frequency.management.arrangement,.which.may.be.either.an.allocation.of.specific.frequencies.for.each.site.or.testing.to.determine.that.freedom.from.interference.exists..Allocation.plans.or.interference.test.reports.shall.be.signed.by.the.parties.involved.and.provided.to.AMA.Headquarters..Documents.of.agreement.and.reports.may.exist.between.(1).two.or.more.AMA.Chartered.Clubs,.(2).AMA.clubs.and.individual.AMA.members.not.associated.with.AMA.Clubs,.or.(3).two.or.more.individual.AMA.members.6).For.Combat,.distance.between.combat.engagement.line.and.spectator.line.will.be.500.feet.per.cubic.inch.of.engine.displacement..(Example:..40.engine.=.200.feet.);.electric.motors.will.be.based.on.equivalent.combustion.engine.size..Additional.safety.requirements.will.be.per.the.RC.Combat.section.of.the.current.Competition.Regulations.7).At.air.shows.or.model.flying.demonstrations,.a.single.straight.line.must.be.established,.one.side.of.which.is.for.flying,.with.the.other.side.for.spectators.8).With.the.exception.of.events.flown.under.AMA.Competition.rules,.after.launch,.except.for.pilots.or.helpers.being.used,.no.powered.model.may.be.flown.closer.than.25.feet.to.any.person.9).Under.no.circumstances.may.a.pilot.or.other.person.touch.a.powered.model.in.flight.

Organized RC Racing Event10).An.RC.racing.event,.whether.or.not.an.AMA.Rule.Book.event,.is.one.in.which.model.aircraft.compete.in.flight.over.a.prescribed.course.with.the.objective.of.finishing.the.course.faster.to.determine.the.winner.A..In.every.organized.racing.event.in.which.contestants,.callers.and.officials.are.on.the.course:1..All.officials,.callers.and.contestants.must.properly.wear.helmets,.which.are.OSHA,.DOT,.ANSI,.SNELL.or.NOCSAE.approved.or.comparable.standard.while.on.the.racecourse.2..All.officials.will.be.off.the.course.except.for.the.starter.and.their.assistant.3.”On.the.course”.is.defined.to.mean.any.area.beyond.the.pilot/staging.area.where.actual.flying.takes.place.B..I.will.not.fly.my.model.aircraft.in.any.organized.racing.event.which.does.not.comply.with.paragraph.A.above.or.which.allows.models.over.20.pounds.unless.that.competition.event.is.AMA.sanctioned.C..Distance.from.the.pylon.to.the.nearest.spectator.(line).will.be.in.accordance.with.the.current.Competition.Regulations.under.the.RC.Pylon.Racing.section.for.the.specific.event.pending.two.or.three.pylon.course.layout.11).RC.night.flying.is.limited.to.low-performance.models.(less.than.100.mph)..The.models.must.be.equipped.with.a.lighting.system.that.clearly.defines.the.aircraft’s.position.in.the.air.at.all.times.

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